Ninety-six. Even the reference number is simple and clean. Introduced in 1932, the Patek Philippe reference 96 “Calatrava” was its... Read More
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On March 7, 2025, Jean-Pierre Hagmann died at the age of 84. His passing was a huge loss to the... Read More
Collectability is thrilled to share the story behind the story of the infamous ‘Gondolo Gang’ photograph. Watch writer and historian... Read More
Collectability is excited to launch its first ever collaboration watch: a limited edition Dennison watch. For Collectability to put its... Read More
If you walked into a Patek Philippe retailer in 1950 or 1970 and asked for a “Calatrava,” the sales associate... Read More
Imagine you’re a watch collector in 2000, on the hunt for the ultimate vintage Patek Philippe: a ref. 2499 perpetual... Read More
Some of you reading this may be lucky enough to own one, or maybe even several Patek Philippe vide-poches dishes.... Read More
The history of the officer watch is the history of the wristwatch. The officer-style case originates from the fact that... Read More
“In 2005, we decided to create a new concept of advanced research. The idea behind this concept was to show... Read More
Ricardo Baez Diaz, founder of the luxury watch repair company RBD Time Solutions reflects on what it means to be... Read More
We’re excited to share this special moment with you: the Collectability team—Tania Edwards, John Reardon, and David Lewis—has won the... Read More
One of the most common questions Collectability receives from new Patek Philippe watch enthusiasts is, “Which Patek should I buy... Read More
